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Games Will Improve China's Human Rights, Says Olympic Committee
The Olympics will bring improvement to China’s human rights situation, International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge said on Wednesday.
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China Aid Urges Bush to Give Religious Freedom More Priority for Hu's Visit
A Texas-based religious persecution monitor group expressed hopes that Bush would put religious freedom the first priority in his discussions with the Chinese president.
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First Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit in the U.S. Debuts
Fragments of the past link Christianity with its Jewish heritage at a traveling exhibit for the Dead Sea Scrolls at a Jewish cultural center in the U.S city of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Afghan President Pleased with Christian Convert's Release
Afghan president Hamid Karzai says he is pleased with decision to release Christian convert, and that judiciary officials showed proper restraint. Abdul Rahman, arrested in March on apostasy charges,
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Pope Benedict Says 'Look Ahead' After Commemoration
Pope Benedict XVI announced it was time for the Catholic Church to 'look ahead' at the memorial mass for John Paul II.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
